Whittingham Asylum, Preston - April '11

Visited this site just a few days ago. It wasn't the easiest entry in the world, but was worth it! Gained access with thanks to a local man walking his dog, he happily told us of a few ways into the site and a bit of the history, plus some plans for the land in the future.
After 10 minutes of walking around we had a run in with a security guard in a van. He asked what we were doing, and then told us we didn't have permission to be there. Just when we thought our luck was up he said "I'm not bothered. Don't get hurt, stay out of our way, enjoy your day!" He then thankfully he left us to it.
Despite this, we still tried to be stealthy, and had to hide from another security patrol.
Anyway, on to the pictures! All but two are taken on a small point-and-shoot camera and so aren't very good, also only have external shots.


Site entrance sign by tim_p_1989, on Flickr
NOT how we gained access


Old chapel by tim_p_1989, on Flickr


Gates by tim_p_1989, on Flickr


Derelict by tim_p_1989, on Flickr


Old sign by tim_p_1989, on Flickr


Blocked entrance by tim_p_1989, on Flickr


Drain pipes by tim_p_1989, on Flickr


Ivy by tim_p_1989, on Flickr


Old car 2 by tim_p_1989, on Flickr


Old car by tim_p_1989, on Flickr


Old Buildings by tim_p_1989, on Flickr


Workshop by tim_p_1989, on Flickr


Main entrance by tim_p_1989, on Flickr


013 (2) by tim_p_1989, on Flickr


Curtains by tim_p_1989, on Flickr


Store room 3 by tim_p_1989, on Flickr


Store room by tim_p_1989, on Flickr


Wheelchair by tim_p_1989, on Flickr


Strange doll by tim_p_1989, on Flickr

like the shots,looks very interesting, can u tell me is it in central Preston???

A trip to this place is on the cards! By the looks of it, looks like a great explore too nice photos!

Good stuff, I think security's more interested in trying to stop pikeys raping the site. Did you see or hear any there?

Excellant stuff Tim,lots of different views there..wish I lived closer

This is on the cards for me soon, hopefully we don't have any run ins with security but if we do I hope it's that one!

Thanks everyone! Really was an amazing looking place.

mummyshambles - no, its not in Preston. It's a few miles outside, in a village called Goosnargh. Very easy to find and accessible from the M6.

Cuban B - Saw security twice in the time we were there, but we were only spotted the once and luckily didn't get kicked out! Didn't see anyone else there other than security. Although I think there was some work going on in one of the buildings, either that or there was someone looting. Didn't see anyone though!
Definitely going to be visiting here again and try to get some internal shots this time.

This was a good day, we deffo need to go back and find a way in though!

Lowri Jen said:

This was a good day, we deffo need to go back and find a way in though!

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You should of said Lowri .. I have been twice and no probs getting in. beautiful place huh?